Dinar - Abu 'Abd Allah Muhammad VIII ND (1540-1541) front Dinar - Abu 'Abd Allah Muhammad VIII ND (1540-1541) back
Dinar - Abu 'Abd Allah Muhammad VIII ND (1540-1541) photo

Dinar - Abu 'Abd Allah Muhammad VIII ND

 
Gold 4.22 g -
Description
Issuer
Zayyanid dynasty (North Africa and Sicily)
Sultan
Abu Abdallah VI (1541-1543)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1540-1541
Value
Dinar (1)
Currency
Dinar (1236-1555)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.22 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#86288
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dinar - Abu 'Abd Allah Muhammad VIII ND (1540-1541) from Zayyanid dynasty (North Africa and Sicily) made of Gold weighing 4.22 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features Arabic script and imagery, while the reverse side features a Christian cross, reflecting the cultural exchange and blending of religions that occurred during the Zayyanid dynasty's rule over North Africa and Sicily.